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Salty Fit

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 422 093 277

Address: 1 Notts Ave Bondi Beach 2026 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.saltyfit.com.au

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25.01.2022 Diving into the weekend

25.01.2022 Winter Swimming Tips Tip 3 - How to warm up after swimming It is important to remember that the cooling process caused by cold water will continue for another 20-30 mins after you get out of the water. Make sure as soon as you get out you dry off and rug up with lots of warm clothes. It is also good to have a warm drink to assist with bringing your body temperature back to normal. Dont worry if you sometimes find yourself shivering - this is normal and is one way your bo...dy warms up. Some warning signs of being too cold are slurred speech, mental confusion and poor coordination. We hope our winter swimming tips have helped inspire you to get in the water this Winter. Most importantly we want you to have fun, cold water swimming is exhilarating and has many positive effects on your health. The getting in and out can be a bit fierce, but with some planning and time in the water, you can improve your body and minds tolerance to cold! Check out our full blog on winter swimming tips http://www.saltyfit.com.au/winter-swimming-tips/

25.01.2022 Timetable Change. The shortest day has passed and the mornings are getting brighter so Friday Face The waves sessions will be returning to the earlier time of 6-7am. Not only does that give you more time for a post-swim coffee at @brucoffeebondi before work but here are some other benefits of rising early for a swim:... - Boosts your metabolism. Morning workouts keep your metabolism elevated throughout the day. - Better sleep rhythm by rising early and going to bed early. Maintaining a regular sleep cycle, you increase the effectiveness of the natural sleep stages your body needs to heal and promote healthy brain function. - Increased productively. Starting your day early and with a swim will make you feel like you've achieved so much by 7am. See you at 6am!

24.01.2022 One of many stunning rainbows over Bondi last week we love our backyard

23.01.2022 Magic mornings

23.01.2022 After the wild conditions along the East Coast last week we thought we would share our top tips for swimming in choppy, big swell: - Regulate your breathing, this will help you to stay calm. Make sure you are breathing every 2 strokes. - Dive under waves deep & early and be ready to start swimming as soon as you come up. - If it is shallow enough when you dive under, hold onto the sand as a wave passes over you.... - If it is deeper when you dive under stay active and work underwater eg with a breaststroke pull to help you move forward underwater and prevent being dragged back with the wave. - As you swim back in, breathe looking behind your shoulder to check for waves breaking behind or on top of you. - If you do get dumped, or caught by a wave unexpectedly remember to stay calm. Avoid the instinct to go upright or to try touch the bottom. Waves will always push you back in. Put these skills into practice at Face The Waves this week - Wed 12-1pm, Friday new time of 6-7am and Saturday 7-8am

22.01.2022 POWER drill Our stroke correction swimmers are in the fourth and final week of their course. This week we focus on adding power and strength to your freestyle stroke, aiming to have a strong and effortless pull as Flora demonstrates beautifully here. Sound like something you need to work on? We have a couple of spaces in our next course commencing next week.... Check out more info on our website http://www.saltyfit.com.au/stroke-correction/ Or send us a message and we can help you out :) See more

21.01.2022 Timetable Announcement We are stoked to announce we are adding a new Face The Waves session time on Mondays at 6-7am. Start your week right with a Salty Fit swim every Monday This means we are now running 4 ocean swimming sessions a week: Monday 6-7am... Wednesday 6-7pm Friday 6-7am Saturday 7-8am Swimming multiple times a week is the best way to increase your speed, endurance and confidence in the surf in time for summer and the virtual @bonditobronteswim If you’re not quite ready to face the waves in a group session, we got stroke correction options with Advance Your Style on Saturdays at Cook & Phillip 12-1pm and private lessons at Bondi Beach, Camp Cove, Clovelly & Nielsen Park Send us a message for more info and get swimming this spring/summer @aquabumps

21.01.2022 Although it doesn't feel like it with all the rain this week summer is just around the corner! It's time to get in swim-shape and no matter what your ability is we have an option for you: Face The Waves - group ocean swimming sessions to not only increase your endurance but improve your knowledge and confidence in the surf. Mon 6-7am, Wed 6-7pm, Fri 6-7am & Sat 7-8am @ North Bondi ... Build Your Style - 4-week group stroke correction course to brush up on your freestyle. Courses run on a monthly basis on Mon 6:30-7:30pm, Sat 12:00-1:00pm @ Cook & Phillip Park Pool Advance Your Style - casual drop-in stroke correction class with 30 mins of drills and 30 mins of squad training. Sat 1-2pm @ Cook & Phillip Park Pool Private Lessons - book in your own time for individual instruction specific to your goals and ability. Available weekdays 6am-7pm @ several locations in the Eastern Suburbs. Message us your preferred location and we will see what we can do. See more

20.01.2022 Why you need a better swim stroke. Did you know up to 98% of recreational swimmers fail to improve their aerobic fitness whilst swimming? Chances are your stroke is not doing you justice in the pool or in the ocean and you could be swimming faster and easier. Curious to find out? Check out our upcoming stroke correction course running during August & September.

20.01.2022 Week 1 of our Build Your Style stroke correction course is complete Our swimmers have made great improvements to their breathing and next week we will move onto how to time the breath with the freestyle stroke. The next course starts 7 Sep, sign up now to reserve your space http://www.saltyfit.com.au/stroke-correction/

20.01.2022 The good news is the Bondi Icebergs pool is back open! The pool is currently operating with a booking system for a lap swimming only, so if you've been missing pool swims dive in and get swimming again! Our squads and private lessons should be back at the pool very soon as restrictions ease so stay tuned for our return to the pool

20.01.2022 Stop scrolling, start swimming this Summer . Ocean swimming is extremely popular at the moment with some people opting to exercise outdoors and enjoy Sydney's ocean backyard. Do you want to get into ocean swimming? Or do you need to brush up on your stroke to use swimming as a form of exercise?... . Our 4-week stroke correction course is coming up soon at the beginning of October. Swipe to find out what some recent Salty FIt swimmers thought of the course . Send us a message or check the link for more info :) http://www.saltyfit.com.au/stroke-correction/ See more

20.01.2022 This is what our office has looked like this week We have been loving running sessions at Camp Cove, Balmoral and Neilsen Park - all great options for beginner swimmers Send us a message if you would like to lock in some lessons at one of these stunning locations.

20.01.2022 Weve missed this view We are currently finalising our spring/summer swimming timetable so stay tuned for when we will be back at the Icebergs

20.01.2022 What could you learn at one of our stroke correction courses? Heres what Cathy has to say about her experience last year. For more info on what's involved at one our stroke correction courses http://www.saltyfit.com.au/stroke-correction/

19.01.2022 Happy Winter Solstice We've made it through to the shortest day of the year and from now the mornings will be getting brighter! The Winter Solstice is normally marked with a couple of ocean swims such as the Mona Vale Ocean Swim or the Dark Mofo Nudist swim in Tassie. Neither will be taking place this year but we hope you enjoy a swim today regardless!

19.01.2022 Last Wednesday lunchtime swim of Winter Spring is just around the corner!

19.01.2022 Winter Swimming is in full swing and we are loving it . Did you know that in Sydney the difference in water temperature between summer and winter is only about 6 degrees

18.01.2022 It's currently whale-watching season in Sydney with whales cruising past Sydney on their way up the coast. We are so lucky to share the ocean with these beautiful creatures but we have yet to spot any during our ocean swimming sessions this year - have you spotted any whales yet this year? Comment below your favourite whale-watching spot..

18.01.2022 We've missed this view We are currently finalising our spring/summer swimming timetable so stay tuned for when we will be back at the Icebergs

17.01.2022 Winter Swimming Tips 2. How to acclimatize to cold water There is no secret to acclimatising to cold water other than to swim in it as often as possible (at least once a week but preferably two or three). If you really struggle with cold water then we recommend gradually extending the length of time you are in the water. It is easier to get in the routine when the water is warmer like it is now and then keep on swimming as the temperature drops through winter.... Cold water shock response can cause an immediate loss of breathing control making you gasp and hyperventilate as well as increased heart rate and blood pressure. Repeated exposure to cold water will minimise your bodys cold water shock response. However, we dont need to worry too much as we are lucky in NSW where the winter water temp rarely drops below 16 degrees in the coldest months! Our cold water warrior is @oonabamboo who is yet to don a wetsuit this Winter! Bets on for how long she can last?

17.01.2022 Winter Swimming Tips 1. Equipment The first step when starting winter swimming is to be well equipped. If you are going to be swimming for long periods of time ie 1-hour sessions it is a good idea to get yourself a wetsuit. ... A wetsuit will add an extra layer of insulation and ensure that you dont lose as much body heat during your swim session. However, do not think wearing a wetsuit makes you invincible. As it fills with cold water, you will still experience the cold shock response. Its after this moment that the benefit kicks in the layer of water trapped between the skin and the wetsuit warms up. Wearing a swim cap (or two!) will also help you to conserve heat. If you particularly struggle with the cold you can get neoprene swim caps which will keep you extra toasty. Orca or 2xu are both high-quality wetsuits which are designed for swimming. Surfing wetsuits are also fine to use for swimming. Our year-round swimmers typically wear wetsuits from June to November so if you are committed to becoming a tough winter swimmer it is certainly a good investment. If you have any questions about winter swim gear let us know and stay tuned for more winter swimming tips.

17.01.2022 Salty Fit swimmer shout-out One of our amazing swimmers @cathyrowney is running 80km () tomorrow and is raising money for Ovarian Cancer Australia. Cathys mental strength and determination is so inspiring and we wish her the best of luck tomorrow! If you want to support Cathy you can donate via the link below and she will be running past @brucoffeebondi at 7:45am tomorrow after our Face The Waves session https://www.ovariancancer.net.au/my-fund//catherine-rowney

15.01.2022 Happy Winter Solstice Weve made it through to the shortest day of the year and from now the mornings will be getting brighter! The Winter Solstice is normally marked with a couple of ocean swims such as the Mona Vale Ocean Swim or the Dark Mofo Nudist swim in Tassie. Neither will be taking place this year but we hope you enjoy a swim today regardless!

14.01.2022 Spring is in the air! As the air temps begin to rise, dont be fooled into thinking water temps will be warming up as well - expect the water to stay pretty chilly throughout Sep & Oct. Luckily the mornings are getting brighter making those early morning swims more inviting. Hats off to @oonabamboo who has made it through winter swimming 1 hour-long sessions without her wetsuit - now she just needs to get through September & October!

14.01.2022 This is what our 'office' has looked like this week We have been loving running sessions at Camp Cove, Balmoral and Neilsen Park - all great options for beginner swimmers Send us a message if you would like to lock in some lessons at one of these stunning locations.

13.01.2022 Starting the day right with a swim We are extremely lucky to have so many great swim spots in Sydney. Where is your favourite swim spot?

13.01.2022 How to adapt your stroke to swim in the ocean . Tip 4 - Recovery (when your arm comes out and over the water) We encourage our swimmers to swim with straight arms. Straight arms allow you to recover your arm within the shoulders natural range of movement, supports the shoulder girdle and leads to a stronger and longer stroke. ... Bringing a straight arm recovery into your ocean swimming will also help to ensure that your hand and arm are high above the water. This ensures when you are swimming in bumpy and choppy conditions that you hand clears the water the whole way on your recovery.

13.01.2022 Its been a another stunning week of winter swimming in Sydney - crystal clear water, super flat conditions and water still warmish with a couple of brave swimmers still going without wetsuit! With the flat conditions, weve been working on some long-distance swimming with swims around the shark buoy and across the bay this week. If you have swim FOMO, it really is the best time to give ocean swimming a try. Send us a message if you are keen to join :)

11.01.2022 Glistening and gliding into August

10.01.2022 Its currently whale-watching season in Sydney with whales cruising past Sydney on their way up the coast. We are so lucky to share the ocean with these beautiful creatures but we have yet to spot any during our ocean swimming sessions this year - have you spotted any whales yet this year? Comment below your favourite whale-watching spot..

09.01.2022 What winter looks like in Bondi As we progress into winter and start to spend more of our time rugged up indoors it is important to remember to get your daily dose of Vitamin D! Some important benefits of Vitamin D:... - Maintain healthy bones - Boosts brain function - Maintain a healthy immune system Boost your Vitamin D levels by spending some time outdoors (even when it feels a bit fresh)! Why not go one better and also get some Vitamin Sea too at our Ocean Swimming sessions.

08.01.2022 Fresh Fridays The water temperature has definitely dropped this week to about 16 degrees in Sydney. After a few seconds of brain freeze it is super exhilarating and refreshing so get in there!

06.01.2022 Bondi magic (even when it rains)

06.01.2022 Super fun start to the week with some swimming and filming for @bondichamber & @waverleycouncil Keep it Local Campaign - big thank you for featuring us! Water warm enough to join @oonabamboona and take the wetties off

05.01.2022 Spring is in the air! As the air temps begin to rise, don't be fooled into thinking water temps will be warming up as well - expect the water to stay pretty chilly throughout Sep & Oct. Luckily the mornings are getting brighter making those early morning swims more inviting. Hats off to @oonabamboo who has made it through winter swimming 1 hour-long sessions without her wetsuit - now she just needs to get through September & October!

05.01.2022 How we are feeling about evening surf swims returning tomorrow! Join us 6-7pm tomorrow for the first evening surf swim of the summer season!!

04.01.2022 Your Summer Stroke Is Made In Winter . . Join us for our Winter Stroke Correction Course. In just four weeks you will swim away with a new & improved stroke! . Click link in bio for more information or drop us a message if you have any questions. ... . Pleas note winter courses will be conducted at Cook & Philip Park Pool. See more

04.01.2022 Feeling slow & sluggish in your swimming? Get your swimming back on track with some stroke correction. We kicked off our August stroke correction courses last night with a great group of swimmers ready to make some big improvements to their swimming. ... There are still a few spaces left in our Saturday course commencing this Saturday.. Book in here http://www.saltyfit.com.au/stroke-correction/

03.01.2022 North Bondi bliss... Lots of sea life in the water at this mornings Face The Waves session! Tomorrow is set to be another beautiful morning so join us for the best start to the day 7-8am at North Bondi

02.01.2022 Merry Christmas from Salty Fit

02.01.2022 Daylight savings time starts in 2 weeks time This means we will have darker mornings but brighter evenings. The good news is our Wednesday evening surf swims will be back on Wednesday the 7th of October.... Join us 6:00-7:00pm and enjoy a surf swim session while the sun sets over Bondi

01.01.2022 It's been a another stunning week of winter swimming in Sydney - crystal clear water, super flat conditions and water still warmish with a couple of brave swimmers still going without wetsuit! With the flat conditions, we've been working on some long-distance swimming with swims around the shark buoy and across the bay this week. If you have swim FOMO, it really is the best time to give ocean swimming a try. Send us a message if you are keen to join :)